Packaging Associate - 1st Shift
UFP Industries, Kentwood, MI, United States
About Advantage Label & Packaging
Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company) was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long‑term partnerships based on trust. We are focused on making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions makes us the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally. Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate
Dependability & consistently trustworthy
Seeing the best in yourself and in others.
Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.
Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.
Having the Heart of a Servant.
Job Summary
The Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging and ensuring quality in the products that the Finishing team produces, as well as correct counts and job completion.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Count and scan finished items into inventory.
Package securely and label all items produced by finishing.
Provide backup for the Finishing team in the following areas
Assume Finishing team member role in their absence or when workload requires.
Ensure quality in the items finishers produce by performing quality checks.
Work with the Production Supervisor or the finishing schedule to meet customers' needs.
Communicate any problems or potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor.
Work with office staff as a team, and with respect.
Provide support to the Warehouse team as needed in the following areas:
Accurately deliver finished materials into specific warehouse inventory locations.
Deliver finished goods to Shipping.
Assist with preparing items for shipment as needed.
Maintain housekeeping in the packaging area.
Ensure consumable items used in finishing are stocked.
Effectively and efficiently manage time.
Physical Requirements and Training
Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs.
A minimum of one month of shadowing and being observed by the Warehouse Supervisor or a current production employee that has worked as a packager with Advantage Label for at least one year.
Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.2-02, Pr-7.5-02, Pr-7.5-04, Pr-7.6-01, Pr-8.3-01, Pr-8.5-01.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
No experience required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Advantage Label & Packaging (A UFP Packaging Company) was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and vendors to our team members, our goal is to create long‑term partnerships based on trust. We are focused on making lives better for our clients, employees, and business partners. Our unique approach to labeling solutions makes us the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our business nationwide and internationally. Advantage Label & Packaging is located in Grand Rapids, MI.
Core Values & What We Look for in a Candidate
Dependability & consistently trustworthy
Seeing the best in yourself and in others.
Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer.
Seeking out challenges and thriving on them.
Having the Heart of a Servant.
Job Summary
The Packaging Associate is responsible for packaging and ensuring quality in the products that the Finishing team produces, as well as correct counts and job completion.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Count and scan finished items into inventory.
Package securely and label all items produced by finishing.
Provide backup for the Finishing team in the following areas
Assume Finishing team member role in their absence or when workload requires.
Ensure quality in the items finishers produce by performing quality checks.
Work with the Production Supervisor or the finishing schedule to meet customers' needs.
Communicate any problems or potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor.
Work with office staff as a team, and with respect.
Provide support to the Warehouse team as needed in the following areas:
Accurately deliver finished materials into specific warehouse inventory locations.
Deliver finished goods to Shipping.
Assist with preparing items for shipment as needed.
Maintain housekeeping in the packaging area.
Ensure consumable items used in finishing are stocked.
Effectively and efficiently manage time.
Physical Requirements and Training
Must be physically able to lift 50 lbs.
A minimum of one month of shadowing and being observed by the Warehouse Supervisor or a current production employee that has worked as a packager with Advantage Label for at least one year.
Training on each of the following procedures: Pr-4.2-02, Pr-7.5-02, Pr-7.5-04, Pr-7.6-01, Pr-8.3-01, Pr-8.5-01.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
No experience required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Benefits
Medical insurance
Health Savings Account with company contribution
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Stock purchase program with employee discount
Educational reimbursement
Wellness programs and challenges
Other supplemental benefits
Advantage Label & Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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